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Fountain; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)

Job summary

Fountain is seeking a Driver Trainer in Rockford, IL to train new and existing bus drivers. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations, providing classroom instruction, and maintaining a safe transportation environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of school bus driving experience and must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with relevant endorsements. Additional certifications like First Aid/CPR are preferred. Join us to make a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a school bus driver.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to student transportation.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes.
• Recruit and train candidates to become School Bus Drivers.
• Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training.
• Administer and maintain drug/alcohol testing programs.
• Conduct driver safety meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

ISBE School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) certification

Job description

Description

Zum is seeking a skilled and experienced Driver Trainer to join our team in Rockford, IL. The successful candidate will be responsible for training new and existing bus drivers, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining a safe transportation environment for our students.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes
• Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become School Bus Drivers
• Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary
• Provide ongoing training and performance evaluations for all driver employees
• Administer and maintain Company random drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with the corporate office
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled driver safety meetings
• Assume primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on-scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to the corporate office in accordance with Company policy.
• Investigate customer service complaints relative to safety issues and take appropriate corrective action.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a school bus driver
• Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to operate company vehicles
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement
  • Valid Illinois School Bus Permit (SBP) for the corresponding division required
• Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to train and evaluate school bus driver
  • ISBE School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI) certification required
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to student transportation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities

Preferred/Additional Certifications

• First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan

Zum Services, Inc. and all its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.